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TKO 954X

1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,087 mi
Last recorded96,087 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl54,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKO 954X
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini Hl
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 96,087 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,843 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 95,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,692 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 93,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini Hl?

Based on 6,447 MOT tests across 893 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
677
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
893
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 650
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 410
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 344
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 306
brake recording little or no effort 305
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TKO 954X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 54,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini Hl fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 650 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TKO 954X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TKO 954X registered?

TKO 954X is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini Hl, first registered on 11 September 1981.

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